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Offered here is a 1949 South Africa 5 Shillings coin featuring King George VI on the obverse and the springbok design on the reverse. This impressive crown-sized coin is an early post-war issue, struck in .500 silver, and represents one of the last large silver coins produced under British rule in South Africa.
Obverse: Portrait of King George VI facing left, with the Latin legend GEORGIVS SEXTVS REX.
Reverse: The iconic springbok antelope, designed by Coert Steynberg, with the bilingual inscription SOUTH AFRICA SUID-AFRIKA and the denomination 5 SHILLINGS below.
Year: 1949
Composition: 50% Silver
Diameter: 38.6 mm
Weight: ±28.28 g
Mint: South African Mint, Pretoria
This coin is over 75 years old, making it a sought-after collectors piece, especially among those who collect George VI and early South African silver crowns. It has retained strong details with light toning, highlighting its original character and authenticity.
Condition:
Circulated, with sharp features and natural patina an excellent collectible example for its age.
Investment Appeal:
Silver coins from this era continue to grow in desirability, with both their historical significance and intrinsic silver value driving collector demand. A must-have for serious South African numismatists.
